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Analog Design Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and support you through adjustment of status or consular processing. For EB-2 and EB-3 candidates in this role, priority dates and per-country backlogs affect your timeline.
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At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a visionary and uncommonly talented IC Designer. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, the key responsibilities are the following:
- Involved in specifications of analog portions of IC.
- Behavioral modeling to validate architectures.
- Transistor-level feasibility studies for various blocks in ADC/DAC.
- Crafting blocks and documenting design towards formal design reviews.
- Drive mask design to implement layout view of designs.
- Top-level simulations to validate top-level integration.
- Defining production/bench-level test-plans.
- Taking lab measurements to validate analog designs.
- Driving/reviewing yield/lab test results to drive bug fixes.
- Design for ESD compliance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep knowledge of ADC/DAC architectures and knowing which are suitable for given applications
- Deep knowledge of band-gaps, bias, op-amps, switched-cap circuits, LDOs, feedback and compensation techniques
- Proven expertise in the following areas:
- Significant knowledge of low noise design techniques
- Significant knowledge of high precision techniques in presence of device mismatch
- Experience in C / Matlab / Verilog modeling
- Strong device physics knowledge as it applies to analog IC designs
- Proven working experience in using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc. to validate analog designs
- Extensive experience working with production test engineers to firm up test plans and design for testability details
COMPENSATION
- The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a visionary and uncommonly talented IC Designer. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, the key responsibilities are the following:
- Involved in specifications of analog portions of IC.
- Behavioral modeling to validate architectures.
- Transistor-level feasibility studies for various blocks in ADC/DAC.
- Crafting blocks and documenting design towards formal design reviews.
- Drive mask design to implement layout view of designs.
- Top-level simulations to validate top-level integration.
- Defining production/bench-level test-plans.
- Taking lab measurements to validate analog designs.
- Driving/reviewing yield/lab test results to drive bug fixes.
- Design for ESD compliance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep knowledge of ADC/DAC architectures and knowing which are suitable for given applications
- Deep knowledge of band-gaps, bias, op-amps, switched-cap circuits, LDOs, feedback and compensation techniques
- Proven expertise in the following areas:
- Significant knowledge of low noise design techniques
- Significant knowledge of high precision techniques in presence of device mismatch
- Experience in C / Matlab / Verilog modeling
- Strong device physics knowledge as it applies to analog IC designs
- Proven working experience in using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc. to validate analog designs
- Extensive experience working with production test engineers to firm up test plans and design for testability details
COMPENSATION
- The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Analog Design Engineer
Document your specialized circuit design credentials
Gather transcripts, publications, patents, and performance reviews before your employer opens PERM. DOL's recruitment phase will require proof your background matches the advertised position, and gaps in documentation slow prevailing wage determinations.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified database
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history for analog design roles. Targeting companies already familiar with PERM filings shortens negotiation time and reduces the risk of an employer backing out mid-process.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before applying
If your offer requires an advanced degree in electrical engineering or equivalent progressive experience, ask the employer to evaluate EB-2 eligibility. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals and skilled workers, but category choice directly affects your priority date queue.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary negotiations
Look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before accepting an offer. PERM requires the employer to pay at or above the DOL-determined prevailing wage, so knowing the number protects you from offers that DOL will later reject.
Verify your O*NET occupation code matches the job description
Analog design engineering roles map to specific SOC codes in O*NET, and the PERM job description must align with that classification. A mismatch between your duties and the posted role can trigger an audit or denial after the recruitment phase is complete.
Track your priority date independently of your employer
Once your I-140 is approved, record your priority date and monitor the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly. If you change employers after your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more under AC21, that priority date can carry over to a new petition in a similar occupation.
Green Card Analog Design Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories cover analog design engineer roles?
Most analog design engineers qualify under EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree in electrical engineering or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree or at least two years of specialized experience. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the appropriate category based on the actual job requirements and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years, while a green card grants lawful permanent residence. For analog design engineers, the PERM process requires your employer to conduct supervised recruitment, obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, file an I-140 with USCIS, and support you through adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country backlogs affect nationals of high-demand countries.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for analog design engineers?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing your search on companies that have previously completed PERM filings for engineering positions reduces the time spent educating hiring managers about the process and improves the likelihood an offer includes sponsorship.
What is the PERM labor certification process for this role?
PERM requires your employer to submit a prevailing wage request to DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available, and file an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. For analog design engineer positions, the job description must accurately reflect your actual duties and match the SOC classification DOL uses. Approval unlocks the I-140 filing stage.
Can I change jobs after my green card sponsorship process starts?
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Your original priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the original was approved, which matters significantly if you face a per-country backlog.